Reckless synonyms and antonyms
rĕk'lĭs
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Part of speech:
Not liable to be called to account for actions
Not restrained by a sense of shame or propriety; rudely bold; brazen
The definition of careless is not paying proper attention to detail or not taking care to do something well enough or correctly.
Not stopping to think; careless
Not taking heed; careless; unmindful
The definition of adventurous is someone who is willing to take chances.
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rash (related)
Too hasty or incautious in acting or speaking; reckless
Feeble or ineffective:
Reckless; rash
Not considered; not taken into account
Done with the head leading; headfirst:
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Full of danger; likely to cause injury, pain, etc.; unsafe; perilous
Involving great risk or danger:
The definition of foolhardy is reckless or without regard for the possible consequences.
At fault; failing to fulfill responsibility, duty, or obligations.
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Flowing or blowing with little speed:
careful (antonym)
Thorough and painstaking in action or execution; conscientious:
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Not taking due thought; thoughtless or heedless:
The definition of brash is someone or something with an abrasive, tacky, self-serving or rude manner.
Ridiculous; absurd
The definition of impulsive is to act or speak forcefully or quickly without planning.
The definition of inconsiderate is rude and without thought for others.
Not really good; rather poor or bad
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Impulsive, hasty or reckless; capricious.
Characterized by neglect; heedless:
Habitually failing to do the required thing; neglectful
Occurring suddenly or unexpectedly.
Without regard; heedless; unmindful; careless
Without counsel or advice
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uncircumspect
Not circumspect.
Failing to give due care or attention; inattentive.
Insolent boldness, especially when imprudent or unconventional.
A show of bravery or defiance, often in order to make a false impression or mislead someone.
Daring action; reckless courage
The quality of being improvident; want of foresight or thrift.
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The quality or condition of being unwise or indiscreet.
Temerity is being so confident or bold that it may come across as foolish or reckless.
cautious (antonym)
Full of caution; careful to avoid danger; circumspect; wary
prudent (antonym)
Careful or wise in handling practical matters; exercising good judgment or common sense:
responsible (antonym)
Answerable for an act performed or for its consequences; accountable; amenable, especially legally or politically.
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wary (antonym)
Wary is defined as watchful or cautious.
Not attentive; heedless; negligent
Indifferent and having no interest; aloof.
Acting or done in a reckless or rash way; irresponsible
Pertaining to or characteristic of a hothead or hotheadedness; (of a person) easily excited or angered.
Poorly considered.
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Acting with or marked by impulsiveness in thought or action; rash.
Hasty, careless, impetuous, etc.
callous (related)
wanton (related)
cruel (related)
vindictive (related)
wilful (related)
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Likely to cause an accident:
Untamed; not domesticated.
Requiring or exhibiting courage or daring:
Free from troubles or worry
Intoxicating or stupefying:
Heedless of caution; reckless.
Not prudent; wanting in prudence or discretion; indiscreet; injudicious; not attentive to consequence; improper.
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